Five Main Street Businesses Hit in Early Morning Raid
Five establishments on Main Street were burglarized early Saturday with losses around 195 dollars. Burglars entered Edmundson's tailoring shop and Logan's shoe store by breaking windows, while Poston's meat market and Pickett's restaurant were accessed by lock picking. Grim & Finsterwald's restaurant and saloon also suffered thefts. experts in lock picking and concealment behind a tobacco bucket suggest a well organized raid possibly by outsiders or traveling criminals planning a quick departure for Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Atrget
James Edmundson
E. C. Logan & Company
C. L. Poston
J. W. Pickett
Grim & Finsterwald
Tve
Main Street
Edmundson
Union
Brglars
Ticy
Logan
C.E. Moore
W. Pickett
Pick‘t's
Edmundson’s
Logan's
Fhobos
Parkersburg
Successful Beaumont School Closes After Notable Term
The Beaumont school closes Tuesday under James R. Welling a capable second-year teacher praised for natural aptitude and broad learning. The term ends with singing dialogue recitations and other engaging exercises marking a calm orderly close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
James R. Welling
Welling
Welllog
Athens Commandery Attends Easter Services in Nelsonville
Athens Commandery Knights Templar joined Easter services at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville. About fifty templars and their ladies rode a special train, were met by local templars and a brass band, and toured the Masonic hall before a sermon by Rev. Sparks and a large musical program. They enjoyed a generous luncheon and mingled with visiting templars afterward, expressing thanks and interest in a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Commandery
Knights Templar
Nelsonville
Masonic Hall
W. G. Hickman
Templars
Sparks
J. T. Shepard
Knight Templars of
Anti Spit Ordinance Postponed To April Readings
City council held Monday night to place the anti spit ordinance on its first reading regulating bill boards and posting. The measure would ban small bill boards on streets and buildings and require licenses for advertising except for local merchants and citizens. Foreign advertising would also need a license. The mayor drafted the ordinance but no council member offered to present it, so the reading was postponed until new council members take office on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tento
Strorn
Sugar Creek coal lands sold to Athens buyer
D Augustine of Sugar Creek sold coal under a large tract to W H Kartz of Athens who already owns extensive mineral lands in the area. Augustine reserved the surface for a new residence and farm buildings. The Sugar Creek Valley shows strong coal activity with high quality deposits and little mining done so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Augustine
Sugar Creek
W. H. Kartz
Athens
Sugar Creek Valley
Birthday Surprise for Mr Sam Warren Honors by Guests
Mrs. Jesse Warren hosted a Sunday evening birthday gathering for Sam Warren with about twenty gentlemen at a new home. After a formal dinner guests presented Mr Warren with a diamond ring and a rocking chair, acknowledged gratefully by the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Warren
Sam. Warren, Sr
Mr. Warren
A. M. Lewis
Ms. Warren
Bailey Run Land Sold to Judge Bethel
Daniel Fulton, a pioneer settler of Dover township, reported in Athens that he sold his large mineral land tract to Judge A S Bethel. The 300 plus acre Fulton farm lies near Bailey Run, with surface coal vein exposed for easy mining and a second large vein 80 feet below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Fulton
Dover Township
Athens
A.S. Bethel
Fulton
Bailey Run
Dover
Bailey Tun
Guide to Cincinnati for Annual Christian Endeavor Meeting
The B and O passenger department issued an artistic folder for the United Society Christian Endeavor annual meeting in Cincinnati. The guide highlights railroad facilities and includes a colored map of Cincinnati with principal churches suburbs resorts and streetcar lines. Every attendee should have one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnoited Society Christian Endeavor
Cincinnati Jaleth
Cincinnati
Death of Hazel Cunningham in Chauncey
The death of Hazel Cunningham occurred at her home in Chauncey after a brief illness. She was three years old. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon and interment took place in Nye cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Cunningham
Chauncey
Nye Cemetery
Train Crew Fights Hobos at Coal Tipple
Early Sunday morning a freight train crew on No. 96 at a B and C S W coal tipple fought four hobos attempting to ride. The white hobo was struck and wounded, two colored hobos fired but missed, and all fled after a violent chase ending near a wire fence. The injured man was treated by a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Sam Edgar
Vampse
Wilie
Fosce
Parkersburg
No. 96
Pretty Home Wedding Seals Grace Snow to Frderic Hammond
Miss Grace L. Snow and Frederic L. Hammond wed at the Snow home on Union Street in a six o clock ceremony attended by about twenty relatives and friends. Rev. J H Kirkpatrick officiated. The couple will begin housekeeping at Fisher where Hammond will manage a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A. Snow
Union Street
Grace L. Snow
Frederic L. Hammond
Guysville
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Alrs. Hammond
Enrollment rises in county O T C corps
County secretary reports 346 students enrolled in the O T C in the county with new additions Mollie Stone Effie Howard Eluie Druggan May Campbell C W Bennett Gracie Bell Cleta Cook Dean Colloms L E Parker and Mie Barrows. Teachers must show they completed all required work to township secretaries who will verify to county examiners before certificates are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Stone
Effie Howard
Eluie Druggan
May Campbell
CW. Bennett
Gracie Bell
Cleta Cook
Dean Colloms
L. E. Parker
Mie Barrows
Book of Examiners
Masons at Marietta Ceremony Honors Grand Lodge Visit
Paramathan Lodge F. and A. M. of Athens led a procession with representatives from Albany Marshfield Goysville and Coolville to lay the corner stone of a new Marietta court house. The Grand Masonic Lodge of Ohio performed the rites and about eight hundred master masons marched. Although a local misstep gave Paramathon the escort role, Athens county men accepted the honor graciously and valued the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramatha Lodge F. & A. M.of
Athens
Albany
Marshfield
Goysville
Coolville
Marietta
Grand Masonie Lodge
Onio
Paramanthon Lodge
Grand Lodge
American Union No. 1
Athens County
Death of Robert McNeal near Salem church
Robert McNeal died at age 87 in the Salem area after a long illness. His remains were interred Friday afternoon at Nye Cemetery in Channcey. An unrelated ad notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised by a user and warns against imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McNeal
Near Salem
Channcey
Passing of Mrs. Ella R. Jewett
News comes of the death of Mrs. Ella R. Jewett wife of Major L M Jewett at her parents home in Martinsville Indiana after a prolonged illness. Major Jewett kept vigil as she declined and heart complications worsened. Her remains arrived with the husband and relatives and a family funeral is set for 3 30 PM at the residence conducted by Rev C Haddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella R. Jewett
L. M. Jewett
Martinsville
Indiana
C. Haddoz
Toes Amputated After Train Incident In Athens Township
Seventeen year old Bert Sillman suffered the loss of two toes when he was struck by a moving train near the Hocking Valley depot Tuesday morning. He is said to be the son of Peter Sillman, West Virginia state treasurer, of Charleston. He was treated by Dr. J. Henry and sent home to Charleston aboard the Ohio Central Lines, with Athens township trustees providing transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Sillman
Hocking Valley Depot
Young Siman
Peter Sillman
West Virginia
Charleston
4.J. Henry
Ohio Central Lines
Athens Township
Fort Ath ens Land Fetches High Price in Assignee Sale
In the assignee sale on a Saturday, forty seven acres south of Ath ens were bought by Joseph Giggins and Frank Roach. The tract, deemed among the county’s most fertile, sold for $0,500. Planned alfalfa sowing this spring aims to yield four harvests per year after a year or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Stewart
Athens
Joseph Giggins
Frank Roach
Christian Endeavor Union Sets Convention Plans
The Athens county Christian Endeavor union executive committee met at the Presbyterian church to organize the next Marshfield convention. A program was drafted, with delegate representation from each society based on eight active members or fractions thereof, and plans urged for broad participation from all societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Christian Endeavor Union
Presbyterian Church
Marshfield
Marshmore
Na TV
Two Men Arrested For Freight Car Seal Breach
Two men named Harry Corry and Charlea Clayton were arrested at 4d o'clock Saturday morning by Sheriff Porter for breaking a seal on an A O freight car at Belpre. They were taken to Marietta by Washington county sheriff. Clayton lists Cincinnati as home and Corry claims Minnesota residence. The notice also invites advertisers for Monarch Poultry Mix and lists a salary offer and a box address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Corry
Charlea Clayton
Porter
Belpre
Marietta
Washington County
Clayton
Cincinnati
Corry
Minnesota
Remarkable Woman Inmate Caroline Benson At County Infirmary
Mrs. Caroline Benson, ninety three, an active inmate at the county infirmary, is educated and well informed in English German and French. She reads daily papers magazines and follows world affairs with a cheerful disposition and refined conversation. Her memory is clear and she remains a bright presence in the institution despite age and hearing slight defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Netleauville
Venezuela
South Africa
Philippines
Cuba
Presbyterian Ladies Easter Fair Raises Funds for Church Repair
The Presbyterians held an Easter fair in the Warren building from ten o'clock Saturday night, a highly successful event run by dedicated volunteers. Fifty-six booths offered candy, fancy work, edibles, floral displays, and Easter novelties, attracting large crowds. The net proceeds, after expenses, totaled 365 and will fund general church repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Warren
Marie Dalrymple
Besa Harris
Mias Net Fuller
Estella Hobson
Minole Dean
Amile
Ellen Wood
Lena Smith
Milas Bertha Hoover
Misa Nette Walker
Mias Orinda Foster
Harriet Putnam
Adda Grones
Helen Moore
Virgine
Lucile Henry
Mabel Grones
Mame Wood
Mary Arscott
Remarkable Landis Harness Machine Boosts Quality
Jolds berry and Coe have bought a Landis hard wax lock stitch harness machine for 300.00. After decade of inventor testing it entered the market seven years ago and has improved yearly to outperform hand stitching with finer thread and waterproof wax. The device claims longer wear, tighter stitches, and superior leather selection, with Goldsbury and Coe inviting public inspection at their shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolds
Berry & Coe
Landis
Landie
Goldaberry & Coe
A. Canfield
Landis Machine Co
Goldsbury & Coe
Beaumont Hocking Valley Improvements Under Way
In Beaumont work accelerates on Hocking Valley service with a grading for a over a mile long switch. An operator will serve day and night once installed. The depot moves to the north side for modern repairs as coal transfers from the K M to the Hocking Valley begin later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Beaumont
Eams
Lala
Borh
Hocking Valley
Cure a Cold In One Day Lecture and Barber Trade School
Advertisement notes a remedy To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tatlets and a money back guarantee by E. W. Grove. It also promotes Moler Barber College Chicago offering an illustrated catalog on teaching barber trade in eight weeks mailed free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Moler Barber College
Chicago
UL Po
House and Barn Burned on Palmer Farm at Lovetock
Fire swept the Palmer farm near Lovetock this morning destroying a house and barn. Occupant Mr. Angel lost household goods and two yearling colts perished in the blaze. Team and wagon were in another building and saved. Insurance on both structures stood at 8000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toncy
John Palmer
Lovetock
Angel
James
Hall's Catarrh Cure pledge by Cheney firm promises cure
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio pledges to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad touts Hall’s Cure as acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and other patent medicines listed alongside local pharmacy mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epo
Lucas Cocxtr
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cueser & Co
Loledo
Ttm
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Dsuggists
B and O SW Excursions to Lincoln Cincinnati San Francisco and Louisville
The B and O SW announces excursion tickets to Lincoln Nebraska May 23 27 returning June 4 for German Baptist Brethren, to Cincinnati July 5 6 7 returning July 14 for United Sons and Christian Endeavor, to San Francisco July 5 12 returning August 31 for Dinneness Fissen Cincinnati, to Louisville August 9 24 25 26 27 returning September 3 for Knights Templar Conclave. Contact agent J H Irra Chillicothe Ohio for rates and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
German Baptist Brethren Conference
Cincinnati
Ohio
United Sonics
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Kenniai
Knights Temar
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G. E. Guide To
F. L. Hammond
Masons
DeWitt
Wales
Somers Point
New
Cline
Christian Endeavor Union
Monarch Poultry Mixtaye
Monarch Biant
Gaybox
Springield
Ay Tuts
Athens County Infirmary
Presbyterian Ladies
Business At
W. Gleason
Wasrep
Brand Tannery
Nibws
de- Witt
Eazel
aPay
Cilne
Pittsburg
Ine
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